plural noun
People trained and licensed to diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries.
The doctors are treating the patient with care.
We trust the doctors with our health.
American English
How to pronounce doctors
noun · verbA1Very common word
DAHKterz
/ˈdɑk.tɚz/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of doctor
People trained and licensed to diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
plural noun
People who have earned the highest university degree in a subject, or the title used for them.
Several doctors teach at the university.
The doctors received their degrees after years of study.
third-person singular verb
Changes a document, picture, or set of numbers dishonestly so it gives a false impression.
The company doctors the sales figures.
She doctors the image before posting it.
Useful expressions
a planned visit to a doctor
I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow.
the place where a doctor works and sees patients
The doctor's office is near the hospital.
to change or improve something, often in a dishonest way
They doctored up the photo.